The fiery debate over whether the League Championship Series (LCS) could possibly outshine the League of Legends European Championship (LEC) in terms of hype, has ignited yet again in the gaming community. This concise article breaks down the essence of this evergreen question.
Summary
- Optimistic esports enthusiasts believe that the upcoming IMT vs SR game could reach a viewership of over million, as stated by Cetsun.
- In contrast, some fans like TheExter think the LEC team NRG could have been at worlds finals, still LCS lagging behind in terms of hype.
- Oddly, both LCS and LEC have made games watchable for EU players, a fact highlighted by the post from Strange-Implication.
User Opinion
Pointer from nusskn4cker, suggest it’s a ‘least cope NA moment’, hinting a drastic surge in LCS popularity. Though another contrasting perspective, brought by OddIndication4, who eloquently puts, ‘uhhh, no they can’t lmao. Half their players aren’t even from NA.’
The Debate
Linking LCS’s success to star-player Doublelift, Single-Direction-197 posits ‘Doublelift should definitely be in the Hall of Legends.’ He further credits Doublelift for his immense popularity and contribution to the LCS. Meanwhile, a segment of fans wants a stronger recap from experts rather than mere face-off hype, as iii_natau mentioned.
Fan Engagement
The community also extended the topic to North American Collegiate League, with BeenisYee expressing willingness to discuss about NACL Open Qualifiers. This displays viewers’ interest ranges far beyond the immediate subject, indicating a broader scope in esports discourse.
When discussing hype, sentiment, and player loyalty, one should remember these aren’t calculated by comparing World Champions. Both LCS and LEC have their share of highs and lows and that’s what keeps the rivalry, and the game so lively. And no matter which league you cheer for, we, gamers, are all in this journey together.
